Research Assistant at John Snow Inc (JSI)

Responsibilities:

• Meet with the evaluation team from inSupply Health to discuss and comprehend the assessment background, objectives, study guides, and fieldwork plan
• Participate in training to gain a better understanding of the project, data collection tools, and protocol instructions.
• Data collection through Focus Group Discussions, Key informant interviews (KIIs), and structured questionnaires of the target group in the respective sub-counties as assigned
• Be responsible for handling data quality aspects of the field data collection while working with an inSupply research assistant supervisor
• Perform any other data collection-related tasks as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in data collection using qualitative methods, e.g. FGDs, KIIs, In-Depth interviews
• Experience in using mobile-based data collection methods e.g. ODK, SurveyCTO, Kobo Collect
• Experience working on maternal and child health-related issues/collecting and interacting with maternal and child health data is highly desirable
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Specifically, the ability to communicate clearly in English and Kiswahili.
• Prior training and experience in collecting research data.
• Experience working in public health/MOH programs in Kenya is preferred.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to adhere to study procedures.
• Prior experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection – particularly KIIs, FDGs, and mobile data collection
• Relevant university degree with 1 to 2 years of experience or a diploma with 3 to 5 years of experience
• Experience collecting field data in Kisumu and Kakamega counties is highly desired.
• Residents of Kisumu and Kakamega Counties are encouraged to apply